General Instructions |
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2 Weeks Before the Procedure |
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| Foods | No change |
| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Hold - GLP1 Agonist Medication:
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1 Week Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
No Nuts or Seeds - berries, cashews, corn nuts, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, walnuts Low Fiber Diet
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| Liquids | Drink plenty of water |
| Medications |
Pharmacy
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1 Day Before the Procedure |
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| Foods |
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| Liquids |
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| Medications |
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Procedure Day |
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| Foods | No food or liquids the day of the procedure |
Medication Instructions |
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Attention |
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| Expected Symptoms Do not stop the bowel preparation |
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First Dosage → 4PM - 6PM |
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| Step 1 4PM - 5PM |
Drink 1st 10 ounce bottle of Magnesium Citrate |
| Step 2 5PM - 6PM |
Drink 16 ounces of water |
Second Dosage → 10PM - 12PM |
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| Step 1 10PM - 11PM |
Drink 2nd 10 ounce bottle of Magnesium Citrate |
| Step 2 11PM - 12AM |
Drink 16 ounces of water |
12AM |
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| Foods | No - food or liquids after midnight |
Magnesium citrate is a laxative that works by drawing water into the intestines. Avoid it if you have kidney disease, dehydration, or bowel obstruction. Drink plenty of fluids.
Magnesium citrate softens stool and increases bowel movements by pulling water into the intestines. This results in rapid bowel evacuation, often within 30 minutes to 6 hours.
Yes, magnesium citrate is sometimes used for bowel prep before procedures like colonoscopies. However, it is often combined with other laxatives for a complete colon cleanse.
Drink at least 8 ounces of water with magnesium citrate. To prevent dehydration, continue drinking clear fluids throughout the day after taking it.
Magnesium citrate is the most effective for constipation relief. Magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide also help, but citrate is preferred for faster bowel movements.
